1926
Our Class Notes column for the January issue of the Magazine was designed to end with a weather report from Ken Andler of Newport, N.H. When it appeared in print, a Hanover gremlin had succeeded not only in knocking the "1" out of Andler but also the "n," so our classmate ended up as Ken Ader. Or was it possible that Mr. Ader of Ellenston, N.Y., (cousin of George Ulysses Lenson '26(?) ) could have been visiting Ken in Newport that cold day in January?
Tom Colt, Dayton Art Institute director, won the high honor of being selected by the Ohio Art Council as the state's outstanding arts administrator. Governor John J. Gilligan presented Tom with a free-form air sculpture which was especially designed for the awards ceremony. Congratulations, Tom!
As loyal members of the Society of Cincinnati, Hub Harwood and Walt Rankin met in Boston with other descendants of officers of General George Washington's Continental Army, after which Det and Billie joined forces with them at the Harwood condominium for a mid-winter reunion. Billie and Walt then headed for Barbados and then Antigua where they met up with Perkand Arlene St. Clair. Det and Hub subsequently took off for a Florida stay.
1926 adds its congratulations to the national acclaim accorded Dick Ebcrhart for his election as honorary president of the Poetry Society of America. Dick is the third American poet to hold this position and succeeds Robert Frost who held the chair for 23 years until his death in 1963.
As Bequest Chairman, Charlie Bishop makes regular reports to the Class on the Bequest and Estate Planning Program of the College to point out ways of making provision for Dartmouth's future. Charlie and Edith took in a workshop meeting in Hanover to keep up to date on the means available for deferred giving.
A new character has come into being to join Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and his father Bob May has named him "Sam, the Scared-Est Scarecrow." A six page children's book in living color is now on sale, and is perfect for giving and/or reading to grandchildren. Now if some gifted classmate will just write the music - hold your hats, here we go again!
News from Rock Hill, S.C., finds Gob andMarion Des Marais well and busy with teaching and lecturing activities, but finding time to visit their two daughters and nine grandchildren in the San Francisco Bay area.
Les Richard from Pompano Beach, Fla., recalls receiving from President Hopkins his Certificate of Admission to the Freshman Class in September, 1922 arid "being overwhelmed by being briefly in Prexy's presence, but being reassured by his warm gracious smile. It seemed to- me that1 he looked and talked just the way a New Englander should."
It is easy to imagine how pleased Jack Roberts, class treasurer, was to receive a "Dear Jack" note from Lou Ingram, for with it was a check for twice the usual amount - representing two years class dues. Lou had discovered that in spite of Jack's meticulous billing he had somehow skipped a year in his annual dues paying and had hastened to adjust the matter. Any worries that Lou may have had (or any other classmate for that matter) as to whether a double payment would discombobulate the class books - forget it. With a retired banker with a MBS degree from Tuck School making with the debits and credits - no one should hesitate about remitting two years dues at one time.
Another "Dear Jack" note from Hal Rosenberg from Los Angeles, Calif., reported "continue to work hard and travel a good deal. Have a fine grandson." Maybe Hal can elaborate on this thumbnail sketch before the next note to Jack is written?
As a reunion note - the 50th at Peddie School was attended last June by Brant Wallace and ArtWilcox. Jake Jacobus was missing - probably packing prior to his and Evie's move to Cape Cod.
A letter last fall from Granny Knight, Santa Monica, Calif., reported he is in active full time practice as an M.D. in the field of allergies and nutrition. Besides this he has a great concern about, and devotes time and effort to outline the dangers of international socialism. HubHarwood's Smoke Signals will relate Granny's views in the matter.
Dan and Sally Drury have sold their home in Norwich, Vt., and have taken an apartment in the same village until November when they will move to their new home in Englewood Beach, Fla. Meanwhile they have been enjoying travel in the warmer climates of California and Florida.
In the past fall season much 1926 movement and visiting was noted as follows: Jack and RuthStraight checked in with Ed and MargaretMcClintock in Tucson, Ariz.; Nate and JaneParker saw Hub and Det Harwood in Boston, Walt and Billy Rankin in Falmouth and Georgeand Eleanor Champion in Greenwich, Conn.; and Del and Billie Worthington spent a week in Hanover at the Inn when Ritchie and Betty Smith were there, and visited the Champions when Chuck and Nat Webster were also guests.
With April I not too many days hence - 1926 becomes aware of the start of the 1973 Alumni Fund. For many years our Class Agent Al Louer has devoted untold time and effort in successfully bringing the message of Dartmouth's needs to the attention of every member of the class. For many years 1926 has responded - and certainly this year can be no different.
Secretary, 9 Gammons Rd. Waban, Mass. 02168
Treasurer, Washington Valley Rd., R.D. I Morristown, N.J. 07960
